Italian Teacher (A level) hourly paid
Mander Portman Woodward
Cambridgeshire
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Competetive
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 September 2024
Job overview
Job overview
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent education provider and one of the best known and most well-respected independent colleges in the UK. Owned by Kaplan International, MPW has built an enviable reputation for top academic results, excellent pastoral care and inspired teaching tailored to the needs of each student.
We are looking for a Italian Teacher. The role reports to the Head of MFL and starts in September 2024. The exact number of hours taught per week is negotiable and to be confirmed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching Italian.
This is a part-time position. To register your interest, please apply with your CV now.
About The Role
As a Italian Tutor you will:
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of all students at MPW Cambridge.
- Prepare lessons in accordance with the departmental Scheme of Work, college policies and examination specifications.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of your subject and the relevant means of assessment.
- Assist the Head of Department in updating department policies and curriculum planning.
- Teach students in accordance with their developmental needs, using a variety of stimulating, quality methods of learning.
- Assist in the creation of a range of teaching resources for use within the department, as well as promoting literacy, numeracy and ICT skills through curriculum delivery.
- Provide homework and exam-based assignments, as well as ensure that students receive the support they need for coursework.
- Support students with deadlines for submissions, ensuring their work is correctly assessed and moderated.
- Support the Principal with student interviews, providing advice about your course and student suitability.
- Reinforce by general conduct and teaching the aims and values of the college as a whole and engage with the extra-curricular aspects of college life.
About You
You have:
- A degree in a relevant subject.
- Passion for sharing your knowledge with others, and the ability to devise and implement a range of teaching strategies to promote learning and enjoyment of the subject.
- An approachable, friendly, and professional communication style, both orally and in writing.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office, as well as online systems/databases.
- A strong knowledge of the French practices and curriculum initiatives.
- Awareness of the likely developments affecting the delivery of the subject at Key Stage 4 and post-16 levels.
- Patience and perseverance, and a commitment to the overcoming barriers to learning.
- An inspiring, confident and positive attitude to maintaining student discipline.
- A team-focused attitude, and a willingness to support others.
The Perks
MPW offer:
- A competitive salary.
- School holidays.
- Small classes with a maximum of 9 students, and up to 14 students on Foundation Courses, which allow our tutors to focus on quality teaching.
- Ongoing support from our Personal Tutors who uniquely support all students throughout the year and liaise with parents and guardians on behalf of tutors.
- A supportive and informal work culture, and bespoke opportunities for training.
- Guaranteed Income Protection with payment of 75% of your salary minus state benefits.
- Life Assurance with payment of 4 times your salary.
- Enrolment in an Aviva pension plan.
- Access to Salary Extras, offering discounts on cinema tickets, days out, and purchases with household names.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Mander Portman Woodward is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people. Applicants for the role must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details of what this includes are found in Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy.
About Mander Portman Woodward
Mander Portman Woodward is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Cambridge. It is an independent school that forms part of the Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) group of schools, which also has schools in London and Birmingham. A smaller than average-sized secondary school, it will provide 240 places for secondary and sixth form students between the ages of 14-20, when fully subscribed.
The MPW organisation was established in 1973 as the “route to the UK’s top universities” for students. The Cambridge branch of MPW schools opened in 1987, occupying two linked Victorian houses and another nearby house.
Interim Headteacher
Mr Graham Almond
Values and Vision
Mander Portman Woodward Cambridge and its two partner schools are educational environments with the main aim of equipping fifth and sixth form students to get into the UK’s top universities. It is a place with a friendly and thriving atmosphere and a culture of enjoying hard work and achieving success. An out-of-classroom informality contrasting with the intensive teaching approach of the classroom makes sure that all students are comfortable learning at the school and reaching high levels of success in the process.
Ofsted
“The college’s leaders and governors have maintained the high standards achieved at the time of the previous inspection. This is due to their high expectations and the excellent care, guidance and support they offer to pupils. The quality of teaching is outstanding because it takes account of the needs of individual pupils exceptionally well and ensures that they make strong progress.”
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